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Post by Status » Tue Jun 13, 2017 10:41 am

Ok it's bin discussed here but as I'm a runflats virgin Id thought I would ask this simple question,which is.I suffer from the usual tramling in my z4 coupe so like many others I am thinking of just getting new tyres on the front as the back end is fine,will I notice the difference by changing just the front tyres,cheers

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Post by Marlon » Tue Jun 13, 2017 11:02 am

I reckon you need swap out all 4 to see results, not sure a mixture is recommended. There's lots of debate regarding tramlining and runflats: viewtopic.php?f=2&t=97621
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Post by mr wilks » Tue Jun 13, 2017 11:26 am

They can be changed in pairs but common sense says to switch all 4 together .
That said i think you will notice a marked improvement with just fronts changed off runflats whereas little improvement if just rears .
Its a relatively small spend for a reasonable set of 4 non runflats in 18inch staggered & once done you have the benefits for many miles / years :driving: if you change out sooner the rears if 4mm or more tread will also be worth selling on to pull some £ back :wink:
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Post by Paulr » Tue Jun 13, 2017 1:22 pm

Getting used to my runflats. Bit crashy as they are pumped up more than non-RF, and have stiffer sidewalls, but they are not that bad. Although, I will change to non-RF when I wear these out!
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Post by Status » Tue Jun 13, 2017 4:29 pm

Two of em are new so they will be up for sale,offers anyone

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Post by metal licker » Tue Jun 13, 2017 7:46 pm

Status wrote: Tue Jun 13, 2017 4:29 pm Two of em are new so they will be up for sale,offers anyone
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Post by Darren Slone » Tue Jun 13, 2017 9:16 pm

metal licker wrote: Tue Jun 13, 2017 7:46 pm
Status wrote: Tue Jun 13, 2017 4:29 pm Two of em are new so they will be up for sale,offers anyone
Forum rules you have to state a price !
Probably better to phrase ....

Hi Status, you may not know but forum rules say you have to state a price when you offer something for sale, cheers :poke: :thumbsup:
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Post by Status » Wed Jun 14, 2017 6:34 am

Didn't know that,thirty quid each,how does that sound

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Post by metal licker » Wed Jun 14, 2017 7:03 am

Darren Slone wrote: Tue Jun 13, 2017 9:16 pm
metal licker wrote: Tue Jun 13, 2017 7:46 pm
Status wrote: Tue Jun 13, 2017 4:29 pm Two of em are new so they will be up for sale,offers anyone
Forum rules you have to state a price !
Probably better to phrase ....

Hi Status, you may not know but forum rules say you have to state a price when you offer something for sale, cheers :poke: :thumbsup:
:oops: You're right Darren ! Didn't mean it to come across as an order Status :)
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Post by Darren Slone » Wed Jun 14, 2017 7:57 pm

metal licker wrote: Wed Jun 14, 2017 7:03 am
Darren Slone wrote: Tue Jun 13, 2017 9:16 pm
metal licker wrote: Tue Jun 13, 2017 7:46 pm

Forum rules you have to state a price !
Probably better to phrase ....

Hi Status, you may not know but forum rules say you have to state a price when you offer something for sale, cheers :poke: :thumbsup:
:oops: You're right Darren ! Didn't mean it to come across as an order Status :)
Thanks for that :thumbsup: hoped you wouldn't take it the wrong way, sometimes we all forget we were newbies once and didn't know our way around, this is a very welcoming forum, I've been on others and they're not a patch on this one, cheers ML :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

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